Percy Jackson Series Outperforms Marvel Shows in Viewership

The Disney+ series, based on Rick Riordan's popular book series, has become a hit with critics and fans, attracting 26.2 million viewers for its premiere episode.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the new Disney+ series, has outperformed recent Marvel shows in viewership, amassing 572 million minutes of watch time in its two-episode premiere.
The series, based on Rick Riordan's popular book series, has been praised by critics and fans alike, with its first season earning a 96% Critics Score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Disney has reported that 26.2 million viewers watched the premiere episode of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, making it the biggest Disney Branded Television premiere of all time.
The success of Percy Jackson and the Olympians contrasts with the struggles of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which has seen a decline in viewership for its recent shows.
The series has also been successful in attracting multiple generations of audiences, from millennials who read the books when they were first released to younger readers only recently delving into the series.